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Has your charity done all it can to prepare for the mandatory requirements to verify trustee identity?
17 Jul 2025One significant outcome of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is the introduction of mandatory ID verification for company directors, persons with significant control (PSCs), and individuals filing on behalf of a company.
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Byte-sized guide to successfully procuring IT systems
17 Jul 2025Navigating the complexities of IT procurement can be daunting, but with careful planning, you can avoid costly mistakes. This guide offers practical steps to help organisations make informed decisions, ensuring long-term success and seamless integration.
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Leasehold reform: a challenging road ahead
16 Jul 2025According to a recent BBC report, a group of landowners have initiated a judicial review in the High Court, raising a claim against the previous government's attempts to reform the freehold and leasehold system of property ownership in England and Wales.
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What new home buyers need to know about protection and future changes in the home building industry
16 Jul 2025In October 2024, the government accepted the Competition and Markets Authority’s recommendations to create a single mandatory consumer code, along with a new homes ombudsman service. This was seen as great news for new home buyers, as it is expected to improve the buying process and protect their rights. However, it has yet to decide how they will be implemented, who will be responsible, or when the changes will happen. Since new laws and consultations are required, it could take some time for these changes to take effect.
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Charity Commission opens statutory inquiry into PCC
14 Jul 2025The Charity Commission reported last week that it has opened a statutory inquiry into a Parochial Church Council in York.
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Rights to Light: Court favours damages over injunction
11 Jul 2025The judgment considered a wide range of important issues including the continued use of the Waldram method to assess interference with light and the interaction with section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016.
